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The Costa Rica military received 3 armored vehicles form the U.S. government, each vehicle is valued at $208,221. One vehicle is destined for Fuerza Publica, one for the Special Intervention Unit (UEI), and the third for the Judicial Police (OIJ). The three four-wheel drive vehicles were built in the United States with state-of the-art technology, including special exterior lights, infrared cameras, navigation system, armored glass for ballistic protection, sirens, intercoms, and run-flats that allow the vehicle operate with deflated tires.

More good news for Europeans looking to experience Costa Rica, and for Costa Ricans looking to visit Europe. Evelop Airlines announced they are launching a direct flight from Lisbon, Portugal to San Jose, Costa Rica starting in April 2018. The flight will be once a week with a plane capable carrying up to 388 passengers. Below is a statement from the Costa Rican Minister of Tourism, Mauricio Ventura. The decision of Avoris to flight to Costa Rica through Evelop Airlines,…

It’s not every day you come across a baby sloth trapped on the beach in a rock. Fortunately the baby sloth was saved! Here he is after being bathed and fed:

A Tico living in the United States posted a viral video showing him demanding a fast foot drive through establishment in the United States take his order in Spanish. He posted the video here: Perhaps the most surprising thing about the video is the level of Spanish the drive through worker speaks in!

Kelly Slater is the latest in a string of celebrities to visit the Island of Costa Rica. Fortunately, he’s much more well liked than the most recent celebrity tourists (Justin Bieber, The Kardashians, etc…) Kelly’s visited the Rythmia Life Advancement Center a self described “luxury spiritual vacation center” in Guanacaste. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU ALIGN YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT INTO HARMONY AND PEACE. Our team of naturopathic healers, health specialists and spiritual teachers are all working in…

Following in the path of the Kardashians, Justin Bieber, and Outkast, the most recent celebrity to vacation in Costa Rica is none other than Lady Gaga. Here’s a video of Lady Gaga doing an upside down zipline: A post shared by @christiancarino on Jan 4, 2018 at 7:24am PST Lady Gaga also had plenty of time to hit the amazing beaches of Guanacaste:   A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Jan 5, 2018 at 3:28pm PST A post…